Rumors flying about San Antonio Speedway reopening

The rumor mill was abuzz with activity today on Texas Speed Zone about the possibility of former San Antonio Speedway track owner Frank Howell returning to take over the management operations at San Antonio Speedway.

Howell successfully operated the track from 1988 through the mid-1990s. Ted Carlson took over the management of the track until Terry Dickerson came on board three years ago.

San Antonio Speedway closed earlier this year when Dickerson closed the track and ceased operations after he was cited by the city for numerous code compliance violations in regards to the physical plant.

According to several sources that I spoke with today, the rumor is only minimally true about Howell returning to operate the track. Sources said the Howell family has been approached by the landowner to take over the management of the track.

However, inside sources said they do not think the Howell family will return anytime soon to manage and reopen the 30-year-old, half-mile speedway.

In the meantime local fans can hope that something will develop and that racing will return to San Antonio Speedway.